PRN Community-Based Specialist

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Vacation time

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure supervision

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Youth Villages, Inc. is seeking a PRN Community-Based Specialist to provide family-centered services for youth in home and community settings. You will carry a small caseload, conduct weekly sessions, and collaborate with families, schools, and courts to support treatment goals.

The role requires driving to client locations, maintaining accurate EMR documentation, and participating in ongoing trainings. A Bachelor's degree in a social services field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required)
• Master's degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
• Experience with at-risk youth and families (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Carries a small caseload as assigned by supervisor on an as-needed basis
• Holds individual and family sessions weekly with youth and families
• Conducts ongoing assessment to determine needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective
• Attends weekly meetings for professional development and trainings
• Drives 60 to 80 miles to meet families in their homes and communities
• Collaborates with providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan
• Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family
• Completes documentation in an EMR
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master's degree in social services

Social work degree

Counseling/psychology degree

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Email/CRM tools

Job description

Position:

PRN Community-Based Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries a small case load as assigned by supervisor on an as-needed basis
• Holds individual and family sessions with each youth/family weekly, scheduled at the convenience of the families
• Conducts ongoing assessment of youth to determine their needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective
• Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster trainings to enhance clinical skills
• Drives up to 60 to 80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required)
• Collaborates with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan
• Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location)
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served.

Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Salary

Pay is $20 - $22 per hour based on education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required)
• Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review)
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position (preferred)
• Clinical experience (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
• Growth & development through continuous training
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
• *Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.